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January 14, 2022 - Merced - The Merced Police Department reports on Thursday, January 13th, Merced Police Department Animal Control Officer Partlow responded to the 1400 block of W. 10th St., for 2 aggressive stray Pitbull’s roaming the area.

A large male Pitbull was captured and found to have a large open laceration to the side of his neck. The injury was consistent with an “imbedded collar” injury.

The owner, Stanley Mosby,51, was located and advised he was aware of the dog’s injury. Mosby said the dog is usually tied to a tire in his backyard and when he noticed the injury, he cut the dog loose and applied some ointment. The injury was so severe the dog had to be taken to the veterinarian for treatment.

Mosby was arrested for Willful Cruelty to an Animal, a Felony. Due to Merced County’s Zero Bail policy, he could not be booked for this offense. Mosby was cited and released at the scene.

Case Number: 22-2510

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact CSO Partlow at 209-388-7799 or by email at PartlowJ@cityofmerced.org.

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Source: Merced Police Department